Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Paddock Viaduct
In or near Kirkheaton.
Paddock Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Lockwood · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Paddock Viaduct, the nearest railway station is Lockwood, located 0.7 km away. Entry to the viaduct is free.
About
Paddock Viaduct is a historic bridge in Yorkshire. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Huddersfield parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Lockwood, about 0.7 km away. Postcode area HD1.
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Official information
The Paddock Viaduct, also known as the Main Street Viaduct, is a historic concrete arch bridge spanning the Trinity River in Fort Worth, Texas. Completed in 1914, it was the first concrete arch bridge in the U.S. to utilize self-supporting reinforcing steel and serves as a vital connection between the central business district and the North Side of the city.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Paddock Viaduct, also known as the Main Street Viaduct, is a reinforced concrete bridge spanning the Trinity River in Fort Worth, Texas. Low-water crossings and ferries originally provided the only access across the Trinity River at this location, connecting the downtown area of Fort Worth with northern sections of the city. A two-lane suspension bridge, constructed near this site in the 1890s, proved inadequate for the growing population. This span, designed by the St. Louis engineering firm of Brenneke and Fay, was completed in 1914. It was the first reinforced concrete arch in the nation to use self-supporting, reinforcing steel. The bridge is named in honor of B. B. Paddock, former State Legislator and Mayor of the City (1980). The bridge was built in 1913 and renovated in 1965 and 1988. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 15, 1976.
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- Coordinates
- 53.6411, -1.7986
- District
- Kirklees
- Parish
- Kirklees, unparished area
- Postcode
- HD1 3JD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Huddersfield
- Established
- 1912
- Nearest railway station
- Lockwood — 0.7 km
Sources
- osm: w1436555785 (ODbL)
- commons: Approaching Huddersfield - geograph.org.uk - 2117.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- wikipedia: Paddock Viaduct (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Paddock Viaduct?
- Paddock Viaduct is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HD1 3JD), in the parish of Kirklees, unparished area.
- What is Paddock Viaduct?
- Paddock Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Paddock Viaduct?
- The nearest railway station is Lockwood, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode HD1 3JD.
- When was Paddock Viaduct built?
- Built or established in 1912.
- Is Paddock Viaduct a protected site?
- Yes — Paddock Viaduct is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Paddock Viaduct free to visit?
- Yes, Paddock Viaduct is free to enter.
- How do I get to Paddock Viaduct?
- The nearest railway station is Lockwood, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HD1 3JD.